Poker Hands Straight Rules. The highest possible straight is a k q j 10 also called broadway. Under ace to five high rules straights are not possible so 10 9 8 7 6 is a ten high hand.
For example j 10 9 8 7 ranks higher than 10 9 8 7 6 which ranks higher than 6 5 4 3 2. Ace king queen jack ten nine eight seven six five four three and two. Four of a kind.
Ace king queen jack ten nine eight seven six five four three and two.
Three of a kind with a pair. Poker hands from highest to lowest. Five cards in a sequence all in the same suit. Straight combinations go all the way down to a 2 3 4 5 which is known as the wheel or bicycle in poker lingo.